公开(公告)号：US07375728B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US09968724

申请日：2001-10-01

Applicant: Max Donath ,  Craig R. Shankwitz ,  Pi-Ming Cheng ,  Sameer Pardhy

Inventor： Max Donath ,  Craig R. Shankwitz ,  Pi-Ming Cheng ,  Sameer Pardhy

IPC: G06T15/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/26 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2300/207 ,  B60R2300/30 ,  B60R2300/302 ,  B60R2300/60 ,  B60R2300/8046 ,  B60R2300/8066 ,  G06F17/30241

Abstract: A virtual mirror is rendered by a computer graphics display or screen. The display substantially replicates the optical properties of a physical mirror. The display is provided on a host vehicle.

Abstract translation: 虚拟镜像由计算机图形显示器或屏幕呈现。 显示器基本上复制了物理镜的光学特性。 显示器设置在主车辆上。

公开(公告)号：US07209051B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-24

申请号：US11009941

申请日：2004-12-10

Applicant: Craig R. Shankwitz ,  Lee Alexander ,  Pi-Ming Cheng ,  Max Donath ,  Alec Gorjestani ,  Arvind Menon ,  Bryan Newstrom ,  Nicholas J. Ward

Inventor： Craig R. Shankwitz ,  Lee Alexander ,  Pi-Ming Cheng ,  Max Donath ,  Alec Gorjestani ,  Arvind Menon ,  Bryan Newstrom ,  Nicholas J. Ward

IPC: G08G1/01

CPC classification number: G06F17/30241

Abstract: An intersection assistance system includes at least one vehicle sensor and a gap estimator. The vehicle sensor is configured to obtain vehicle information on vehicles approaching the intersection along a main roadway. The gap estimator is configured to estimate gap information relating to a gap between the vehicles based on the vehicle information. The gap information includes a length of the gap, a location of the gap, and a velocity of the gap. In a method of obtaining information for use in assisting a driver of an entering vehicle to safely enter an intersection, vehicle information is obtained on vehicles traveling toward the intersection on a main roadway. Next, gap information is estimated relating to a gap between the vehicles based on the vehicle information. The gap information includes a length of the gap, a location of the gap, and a velocity of the gap.

Abstract translation: 交叉路口辅助系统包括至少一个车辆传感器和间隙估计器。 车辆传感器被配置为获得沿着主车道接近交叉路口的车辆的车辆信息。 间隙估计器被配置为基于车辆信息来估计与车辆之间的间隙相关的间隙信息。 间隙信息包括间隙的长度，间隙的位置和间隙的速度。 在获取用于辅助进入车辆的驾驶员以安全进入交叉路口的信息的方法中，获得在主车道上向交叉路口行驶的车辆的车辆信息。 接下来，基于车辆信息来估计与车辆之间的间隙有关的间隙信息。 间隙信息包括间隙的长度，间隙的位置和间隙的速度。

公开(公告)号：US06977630B1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US09618613

申请日：2000-07-18

Applicant: Max Donath ,  Craig R. Shankwitz ,  Heon Min Lim ,  Bryan Newstrom ,  Alec Gorjestani ,  Sameer Pardy ,  Lee Alexander ,  Pi-Ming Cheng

Inventor： Max Donath ,  Craig R. Shankwitz ,  Heon Min Lim ,  Bryan Newstrom ,  Alec Gorjestani ,  Sameer Pardy ,  Lee Alexander ,  Pi-Ming Cheng

IPC: B60R1/00 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/365 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2300/205 ,  B60R2300/301 ,  B60R2300/302 ,  B60R2300/305 ,  B60R2300/307 ,  B60R2300/60 ,  B60R2300/804 ,  B60R2300/8093 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/086

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a visual mobility assist device which provides a conformal, augmented display to assist a moving body. When the moving body is a motor vehicle, for instance (although it can be substantially any other body), the present invention assists the driver in either lane keeping or collision avoidance, or both. The system can display objects such as lane boundaries, targets, other navigational and guidance elements or objects, or a variety of other indicators, in proper perspective, to assist the driver.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种视觉移动辅助装置，其提供保形增强显示器以辅助移动体。 当移动体是机动车辆时，例如（虽然它可以是基本上任何其他的身体），但本发明协助驾驶员进行车道保持或避免碰撞，或者两者。 该系统可以以适当的角度显示对象，例如车道边界，目标，其他导航元件或引导元件或对象，或各种其他指示器，以帮助驾驶员。

公开(公告)号：US20090115638A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US11884254

申请日：2006-02-14

Applicant: Craig Shankwitz ,  Mathew Bevilacqua ,  Max Donath ,  Lee Alexander ,  Pi-Ming Cheng ,  Alec Gorjestani ,  Bryan Newstrom

Inventor： Craig Shankwitz ,  Mathew Bevilacqua ,  Max Donath ,  Lee Alexander ,  Pi-Ming Cheng ,  Alec Gorjestani ,  Bryan Newstrom

IPC: G08G1/123 ,  G08G1/01

CPC classification number: G08G1/0104 ,  G01C21/26 ,  G01S2013/9339 ,  G08G1/161

Abstract: Vehicles driving on a roadway interrogate passive tags in or on lanes of the roadway. Codes in the tags represent locations along the highway and which lane the vehicle is traveling in. Units in the vehicles communicate longitudinal and lane positions derived from the codes among each other or with infrastructure units for purposes such as traffic management, alerts concerning other vehicles, alerts concerning external conditions, or traffic control. The units may also communicate vehicle lengths or other parameters or characteristics. Vehicle units may communicate with sensors and actuators in the vehicles for purposes such as updating the vehicles' positions between adjacent tags. Specific applications for intelligent transportation systems are described.

Abstract translation: 在道路上行驶的车辆询问巷道内或道路上的无源标签。 标签中的代码表示高速公路上的位置以及车辆正在行驶的车道。车辆中的单元通过彼此之间的代码或基础设施单元导出的纵向和车道位置，用于诸如交通管理，关于其他车辆的警报， 关于外部条件或交通管制的警报。 这些单元还可以传达车辆长度或其他参数或特性。 车辆单元可以与车辆中的传感器和致动器通信，以便更新车辆在相邻标签之间的位置。 描述了智能交通系统的具体应用。

公开(公告)号：US20050174257A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：US11009941

申请日：2004-12-10

Applicant: Craig Shankwitz ,  Lee Alexander ,  Pi-Ming Cheng ,  Max Donath ,  Alec Gorjestani ,  Arvind Menon ,  Bryan Newstrom ,  Nicholas Ward

Inventor： Craig Shankwitz ,  Lee Alexander ,  Pi-Ming Cheng ,  Max Donath ,  Alec Gorjestani ,  Arvind Menon ,  Bryan Newstrom ,  Nicholas Ward

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G08G1/08

CPC classification number: G06F17/30241

Abstract: An intersection assistance system includes at least one vehicle sensor and a gap estimator. The vehicle sensor is configured to obtain vehicle information on vehicles approaching the intersection along a main roadway. The gap estimator is configured to estimate gap information relating to a gap between the vehicles based on the vehicle information. The gap information includes a length of the gap, a location of the gap, and a velocity of the gap. In a method of obtaining information for use in assisting a driver of an entering vehicle to safely enter an intersection, vehicle information is obtained on vehicles traveling toward the intersection on a main roadway. Next, gap information is estimated relating to a gap between the vehicles based on the vehicle information. The gap information includes a length of the gap, a location of the gap, and a velocity of the gap.

Abstract translation: 交叉路口辅助系统包括至少一个车辆传感器和间隙估计器。 车辆传感器被配置为获得沿着主车道接近交叉路口的车辆的车辆信息。 间隙估计器被配置为基于车辆信息来估计与车辆之间的间隙相关的间隙信息。 间隙信息包括间隙的长度，间隙的位置和间隙的速度。 在获取用于辅助进入车辆的驾驶员以安全进入交叉路口的信息的方法中，获得在主车道上向交叉路口行驶的车辆的车辆信息。 接下来，基于车辆信息来估计与车辆之间的间隙有关的间隙信息。 间隙信息包括间隙的长度，间隙的位置和间隙的速度。

公开(公告)号：US07990286B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US11884254

申请日：2006-02-14

Applicant: Craig Shankwitz ,  Mathew Bevilacqua ,  Max Donath ,  Lee Alexander ,  Pi-Ming Cheng ,  Alec Gorjestani ,  Bryan Newstrom

Inventor： Craig Shankwitz ,  Mathew Bevilacqua ,  Max Donath ,  Lee Alexander ,  Pi-Ming Cheng ,  Alec Gorjestani ,  Bryan Newstrom

IPC: G08G1/123

CPC classification number: G08G1/0104 ,  G01C21/26 ,  G01S2013/9339 ,  G08G1/161

Abstract: Vehicles driving on a roadway interrogate passive tags in or on lanes of the roadway. Codes in the tags represent locations along the highway and which lane the vehicle is traveling in. Units in the vehicles communicate longitudinal and lane positions derived from the codes among each other or with infrastructure units for purposes such as traffic management, alerts concerning other vehicles, alerts concerning external conditions, or traffic control. The units may also communicate vehicle lengths or other parameters or characteristics. Vehicle units may communicate with sensors and actuators in the vehicles for purposes such as updating the vehicles' positions between adjacent tags. Specific applications for intelligent transportation systems are described.

Abstract translation: 在道路上行驶的车辆询问巷道内或道路上的无源标签。 标签中的代码表示高速公路上的位置以及车辆正在行驶的车道。车辆中的单元通过彼此之间的代码或基础设施单元导出的纵向和车道位置，用于诸如交通管理，关于其他车辆的警报， 关于外部条件或交通管制的警报。 这些单元还可以传达车辆长度或其他参数或特性。 车辆单元可以与车辆中的传感器和致动器通信，以便更新车辆在相邻标签之间的位置。 描述了智能交通系统的具体应用。